Things to Do & Places to See in the North Fork Valley
Restaurants
Nido opened it's doors in Paonia, Colorado in June of 2019. Our menu is traditional Mexican cuisine with an Asian twist. Each menu item is uniquely created with fresh, organic ingredients that are local when possible.
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nido
201 Grand AveNido opened it's doors in Paonia, Colorado in June of 2019. Our menu is traditional Mexican cuisine with an Asian twist. Each menu item is uniquely created with fresh, organic ingredients that are local when possible.
Enjoy delicious burritos, tacos, fajitas and other traditional Mexican fare from Rio Bravo, located in downtown Paonia.
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Rio Bravo
240 Grand AveEnjoy delicious burritos, tacos, fajitas and other traditional Mexican fare from Rio Bravo, located in downtown Paonia.
Since 2005, Louie’s Pizza has been serving delicious, New York Style, pizzas and subs, using only the highest quality fresh ingredients. Louie’s has something for everyone, with family friendly dining downstairs, a beer and wine bar upstairs in “The Loft”.
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Louie's Pizza
202 Grand AveSince 2005, Louie’s Pizza has been serving delicious, New York Style, pizzas and subs, using only the highest quality fresh ingredients. Louie’s has something for everyone, with family friendly dining downstairs, a beer and wine bar upstairs in “The Loft”.
Enjoy fresh pastries and coffee drinks for Espresso Paeonia.
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Espresso Paeonia
208 Main StEnjoy fresh pastries and coffee drinks for Espresso Paeonia.
Root & Vine Market is a delightful gourmet market and cafe in Paonia, Colorado offering freshly roasted coffee, homemade breakfast and lunch and our very own Qutori wines.
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Root and Vine Market
40823 CO-133Root & Vine Market is a delightful gourmet market and cafe in Paonia, Colorado offering freshly roasted coffee, homemade breakfast and lunch and our very own Qutori wines.
The Berg Harvest Mercantile opened on July 1, 2016 to offer freshly made fudge, coffee, soft-serve ice cream, and of course our certified organic fruit. The demand for breakfast and lunch items has expanded our menu, and we strive to offer great food in a peaceful atmosphere that our customers will enjoy and keep them coming back for more!
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Berg Harvest Mercantile and Cafe
73 Samuel Wade RdThe Berg Harvest Mercantile opened on July 1, 2016 to offer freshly made fudge, coffee, soft-serve ice cream, and of course our certified organic fruit. The demand for breakfast and lunch items has expanded our menu, and we strive to offer great food in a peaceful atmosphere that our customers will enjoy and keep them coming back for more!
We have always believed in the idea that perfect ingredients are the key to delicious food. This is why we locally source organic ingredients whenever possible. In addition, we grind our own spice blends from whole spices. This adds a deep complexity to our culinary creations.
Chick-a-Pea
604 2nd StreetWe have always believed in the idea that perfect ingredients are the key to delicious food. This is why we locally source organic ingredients whenever possible. In addition, we grind our own spice blends from whole spices. This adds a deep complexity to our culinary creations.
Delicious home made breakfast and lunch delights served up in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Located conveniently downtown.
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Sweetgrass Paonia
120 Grand AvenueDelicious home made breakfast and lunch delights served up in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Located conveniently downtown.
Located in beautiful Paonia, Colorado, we source fresh ingredients from local producers and blend them into our recipes. We are a small-town bakery and café serving the community artisanal sourdough breads made from organic and locally sourced ingredients.
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Paonia Bread Works
530 Grand AveLocated in beautiful Paonia, Colorado, we source fresh ingredients from local producers and blend them into our recipes. We are a small-town bakery and café serving the community artisanal sourdough breads made from organic and locally sourced ingredients.
Chef Calder Thornley Morrison is bringing the heat this season with authentic Asian street food and ramen. Please notify us 30 minutes prior to dine in or take out.
Gaijin Ramen House
395 Clark AvenueChef Calder Thornley Morrison is bringing the heat this season with authentic Asian street food and ramen. Please notify us 30 minutes prior to dine in or take out.
Created for your Health & Wellbeing! Keep It Simple.
Farm To Table Ingredients
Fresh In House Brewed Coffee
Local Herbal Tea
Paninis Reuben, BLT, Caprese more
Vegan & Vegetarian Options
Grab & Go Healthy Foods
A place to hang out & enjoy life!
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Simple Cafe
229 1/2 Grand AvenueCreated for your Health & Wellbeing! Keep It Simple.
Farm To Table Ingredients
Fresh In House Brewed Coffee
Local Herbal Tea
Paninis Reuben, BLT, Caprese more
Vegan & Vegetarian Options
Grab & Go Healthy Foods
A place to hang out & enjoy life!
BIG B's is fresh juice, hard cider, and vinegar. BIG B's is an amazing orchard, live music, hanging out with friends. BIG B's is a tree swing, supporting local artisans, camping in the orchard. BIG B's is drinking cider, picking fruit, having a picnic. BIG B's is a company with a history of sustainable agriculture and land stewardship.
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Big B's Delicious Orchards U-pick, Cafe & Tasting Room
39126 CO-133BIG B's is fresh juice, hard cider, and vinegar. BIG B's is an amazing orchard, live music, hanging out with friends. BIG B's is a tree swing, supporting local artisans, camping in the orchard. BIG B's is drinking cider, picking fruit, having a picnic. BIG B's is a company with a history of sustainable agriculture and land stewardship.
Wineries + Breweries
This beautiful winery and art gallery boasts some of the most magnificent views in the valley. Enjoy a tasting while you browse the gorgeous gallery and take in stunning mountain vistas.
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AZURA CELLARS AND GALLERY
16764 Farmers Mine RdThis beautiful winery and art gallery boasts some of the most magnificent views in the valley. Enjoy a tasting while you browse the gorgeous gallery and take in stunning mountain vistas.
Find local grown fruit, veggies and wine at Orchard Valley Farms & Market and Black Bridge Winery. Our farm market and winery is located in the rugged, pristine North Fork Valley of the Gunnison River near Paonia, Colorado – a place so beautiful our produce can’t help but taste great! The 80 acre farm was established in 1976 as a grower supplier for wholesale fruit packing houses in western Colorado. Our agricultural roots fostered grape growing for Colorado’s emerging wine scene and earned a reputation for great Pinot Noir. We launched Black Bridge Winery with wines from our vineyards in the West Elks.
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Black Bridge Winery
15836 Black Bridge RdFind local grown fruit, veggies and wine at Orchard Valley Farms & Market and Black Bridge Winery. Our farm market and winery is located in the rugged, pristine North Fork Valley of the Gunnison River near Paonia, Colorado – a place so beautiful our produce can’t help but taste great! The 80 acre farm was established in 1976 as a grower supplier for wholesale fruit packing houses in western Colorado. Our agricultural roots fostered grape growing for Colorado’s emerging wine scene and earned a reputation for great Pinot Noir. We launched Black Bridge Winery with wines from our vineyards in the West Elks.
Stone Cottage Cellars is a family business and an ongoing labor of love. Over the years, we built Stone Cottage Cellars from the ground up, stone by stone, from the Stone Cottage, to the wine cellar, to the tasting room.
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Stone Cottage Cellars
41716 Reds RdStone Cottage Cellars is a family business and an ongoing labor of love. Over the years, we built Stone Cottage Cellars from the ground up, stone by stone, from the Stone Cottage, to the wine cellar, to the tasting room.
Qutori Wines was founded by the Bennett Family in 2017 in Paonia Colorado. Our Pinot Noir Vineyard and Cherry orchard were central to the formation of the Qutori Winery.
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Qutori Wines
40823 CO-133Qutori Wines was founded by the Bennett Family in 2017 in Paonia Colorado. Our Pinot Noir Vineyard and Cherry orchard were central to the formation of the Qutori Winery.
Mesa Winds Farm and Winery is located at the base of the West Elks Mountains in one of only two AVA's located in Colorado. Perched atop Roger's Mesa with panoramic views of the West Elks to the east and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the South. Our vineyards sit at an astonishing 5800 feet above sea level making us one of the highest elevation vineyards in the Northern Hemisphere. Here at Mesa Winds we specialize in growing cool-climate varieties including Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
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Mesa Winds Farm & Winery
31262 L RdMesa Winds Farm and Winery is located at the base of the West Elks Mountains in one of only two AVA's located in Colorado. Perched atop Roger's Mesa with panoramic views of the West Elks to the east and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the South. Our vineyards sit at an astonishing 5800 feet above sea level making us one of the highest elevation vineyards in the Northern Hemisphere. Here at Mesa Winds we specialize in growing cool-climate varieties including Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
BIG B's is an orchard lifestyle, a decades long story, an experience, and a family. BIG B's is a Colorado fruit company. BIG B's is fresh juice, hard cider, and vinegar. BIG B's is an amazing orchard, live music, hanging out with friends. BIG B's is a tree swing, supporting local artisans, camping in the orchard. BIG B's is drinking cider, picking fruit, having a picnic. BIG B's is our amazing creative employees. BIG B's is our wonderful community that supports us. BIG B's is a company with a history of sustainable agriculture and land stewardship.
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Big B's Delicious Orchards U-pick, Cafe & Tasting Room
39126 CO-133BIG B's is an orchard lifestyle, a decades long story, an experience, and a family. BIG B's is a Colorado fruit company. BIG B's is fresh juice, hard cider, and vinegar. BIG B's is an amazing orchard, live music, hanging out with friends. BIG B's is a tree swing, supporting local artisans, camping in the orchard. BIG B's is drinking cider, picking fruit, having a picnic. BIG B's is our amazing creative employees. BIG B's is our wonderful community that supports us. BIG B's is a company with a history of sustainable agriculture and land stewardship.
Paonia United Brewing Company is dedicated to making and serving high quality, small-batch craft beer. Our Tasting Room, Patio, and Beer Garden are family friendly, smoke-free, and dog-free areas to enjoy our hand crafted ales and lagers.
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Paonia United Brewing Company
201A Grand AvePaonia United Brewing Company is dedicated to making and serving high quality, small-batch craft beer. Our Tasting Room, Patio, and Beer Garden are family friendly, smoke-free, and dog-free areas to enjoy our hand crafted ales and lagers.
The Brewery is located in Paonia Colorado, a town steeped in community values and historic traditions. Along with ranching and coal mining, Paonia has continuously proven itself to be a major hub of agriculture in the state of Colorado. We have the highest percentage of organic farms and orchards per capita in the state of Colorado. Besides growing our own barley we rely heavily on the surrounding orchards and farms to source the best ingredients available to create an “Origin Beer” which is unique and unlike any other beer in the state. Our beers and flavors start from the ground up right here in the North Fork Valley.
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Chrysalis Barrel Aged Beer
201a 1st StThe Brewery is located in Paonia Colorado, a town steeped in community values and historic traditions. Along with ranching and coal mining, Paonia has continuously proven itself to be a major hub of agriculture in the state of Colorado. We have the highest percentage of organic farms and orchards per capita in the state of Colorado. Besides growing our own barley we rely heavily on the surrounding orchards and farms to source the best ingredients available to create an “Origin Beer” which is unique and unlike any other beer in the state. Our beers and flavors start from the ground up right here in the North Fork Valley.
Stores, Shops & Boutiques
Find all the staples you need at Paonia's locally-owned grocery store, Don's Market. Just blocks away from the property.
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Don's Super Market
213 2nd StFind all the staples you need at Paonia's locally-owned grocery store, Don's Market. Just blocks away from the property.
Indigo Autumn is Paonia's local health food store. Find your essentials here on Paonia's charming Main Street.
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Indigo Autumn
230 Grand AveIndigo Autumn is Paonia's local health food store. Find your essentials here on Paonia's charming Main Street.
Stop N Save gas station and convenience store is located just outside of town on HWY 133.
Stop N Save
282 CO-133Stop N Save gas station and convenience store is located just outside of town on HWY 133.
Refinery is located in downtown Paonia, Colorado, and is the flagship store for Elisabethan Eco-Fashion. We sell Elisabethan pieces. We also offer upscale resale clothing for women & men, collected from premium clothing stores in Colorado. We also feature handmade, American-made gifts and goodies from local and women owned businesses. We love offering items that are handmade, remade, well-made.
Refinery Paonia
224 Grand AveRefinery is located in downtown Paonia, Colorado, and is the flagship store for Elisabethan Eco-Fashion. We sell Elisabethan pieces. We also offer upscale resale clothing for women & men, collected from premium clothing stores in Colorado. We also feature handmade, American-made gifts and goodies from local and women owned businesses. We love offering items that are handmade, remade, well-made.
Find beautiful collectibles and local gifts, as well as supplies for your garden, ranch, vineyard, farm & home.
Paonia Farm & Home Supply
206 Grand AveFind beautiful collectibles and local gifts, as well as supplies for your garden, ranch, vineyard, farm & home.
A lifestyle boutique for the conscious consumer. Explore a wide selection of handmade artist produced jewelry, apparel, gifts and home decor.
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The Cirque Boutique
232 Grand AveA lifestyle boutique for the conscious consumer. Explore a wide selection of handmade artist produced jewelry, apparel, gifts and home decor.
Our mission is to provide you with unique and unusual items at the fairest and most reasonable prices we can. We have books and gifts, yet we are not your run-of-the-mill gift shop or book store. Our shop, online and on the street, is a special blend of all of these elements.
Heart Of The Dragon
237 Grand AveOur mission is to provide you with unique and unusual items at the fairest and most reasonable prices we can. We have books and gifts, yet we are not your run-of-the-mill gift shop or book store. Our shop, online and on the street, is a special blend of all of these elements.
Paonia Flower Shop has been a leading full service florist in the Paonia, Colorado and surrounding area since 1972. Whether you prefer something time-honored and traditional or something contemporary and modern, we create floral and gift presentations that are appropriate for your particular occasion and your preferred style.
Paonia Flower Shop
301 Grand AvenuePaonia Flower Shop has been a leading full service florist in the Paonia, Colorado and surrounding area since 1972. Whether you prefer something time-honored and traditional or something contemporary and modern, we create floral and gift presentations that are appropriate for your particular occasion and your preferred style.
Paonia Liquor Store
4 W 3rd StreetPaonia Liquor Store offers a great selection of wine, beer and spirits.
Lots of choices, tequila wall, great wine selection, top shelf whiskeys - we have everything you need!
Great customer service and a super cold cooler make your day - every day!
West Elk Wine & Spirits
427 Samuel Wade RdLots of choices, tequila wall, great wine selection, top shelf whiskeys - we have everything you need!
Great customer service and a super cold cooler make your day - every day!
Entertainment Venues
The Paradise Theatre is a nonprofit performing arts venue that builds community through educational events, film, theatre and live music.
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Paradise Theatre
215 Grand AveThe Paradise Theatre is a nonprofit performing arts venue that builds community through educational events, film, theatre and live music.
A nonprofit organization located in Paonia, Colorado, the Blue Sage Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing community members with opportunities to create and experience art in all its forms. We offer a variety of expressive mediums – from classical to jazz and world music concerts, creative writing contest and readings – to suit the needs and interests of an increasingly diverse and artistic community. Today the Blue Sage serves about 10,000 residents of the North Fork Valley annually through classes, events, gallery exhibits, venue rentals and arts outreach into local schools.
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Blue Sage Center For the Arts
228 Grand AveA nonprofit organization located in Paonia, Colorado, the Blue Sage Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing community members with opportunities to create and experience art in all its forms. We offer a variety of expressive mediums – from classical to jazz and world music concerts, creative writing contest and readings – to suit the needs and interests of an increasingly diverse and artistic community. Today the Blue Sage serves about 10,000 residents of the North Fork Valley annually through classes, events, gallery exhibits, venue rentals and arts outreach into local schools.
Join us for live music all season. We offer Friday Night Live, Saturday Residencies, Open Mic, Festivals, and many other events.
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Big B's Delicious Orchards U-pick, Cafe & Tasting Room
39126 CO-133Join us for live music all season. We offer Friday Night Live, Saturday Residencies, Open Mic, Festivals, and many other events.
Paonia River Park is home to two local museums - the Bowie Schoolhouse Museum and the Paonia Museum.
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Paonia River Park
Paonia River Park is home to two local museums - the Bowie Schoolhouse Museum and the Paonia Museum.
Town Parks
Paonia's beautiful town park is home to gorgeous trees, a fantastic playground and outdoor stage. Just four blocks from the property!
Paonia Park
332 R25 RdPaonia's beautiful town park is home to gorgeous trees, a fantastic playground and outdoor stage. Just four blocks from the property!
Apple Valley Park is a beautiful spot to relax by the creek, play tennis or pickleball, or get your cardio with their fitness course.
Apple Valley Park
Apple Valley Park is a beautiful spot to relax by the creek, play tennis or pickleball, or get your cardio with their fitness course.
Poulous Park is a tiny oasis tucked into Paonia's Main Street. A great place to people-watch or sit and enjoy takeout from a downtown restaurant.
Poulos Park
217 Grand AvenuePoulous Park is a tiny oasis tucked into Paonia's Main Street. A great place to people-watch or sit and enjoy takeout from a downtown restaurant.
Paonia River Park offers a short but beautiful walk along the North Fork of the Gunnison River — conveniently located near the Paonia Historical Museum.
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Paonia River Park
Paonia River Park offers a short but beautiful walk along the North Fork of the Gunnison River — conveniently located near the Paonia Historical Museum.
Outdoor Adventure
(About 45 minutes from town.) Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park exposes you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. With two million years to work, the Gunnison River, along with the forces of weathering, has sculpted this vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
(About 45 minutes from town.) Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park exposes you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. With two million years to work, the Gunnison River, along with the forces of weathering, has sculpted this vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.
(About 30 minutes from town.) Secluded near the Black Canyon of the Gunnison on Colorado’s western slope, Crawford is a beautiful state park to escape to. Fishing, boating, and hiking are among some of the activities found in this inspiring location.
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Crawford Reservoir
(About 30 minutes from town.) Secluded near the Black Canyon of the Gunnison on Colorado’s western slope, Crawford is a beautiful state park to escape to. Fishing, boating, and hiking are among some of the activities found in this inspiring location.
(About 65 miles from town.) Powderhorn is one of the most family-friendly resorts you’ll find anywhere in the West. Tucked alongside the northern edge of Western Colorado's beautiful Grand Mesa – the world’s largest flattop mountain – we offer breathtaking views and over 1,600 acres of mountain terrain. In the winter, Powderhorn's location provides over 250 inches of light powder snow each year, and 70% of our runs are beginner or intermediate, ideal for any family of skiers or snowboarders.
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Powderhorn Mountain Resort
48338 Powderhorn Rd(About 65 miles from town.) Powderhorn is one of the most family-friendly resorts you’ll find anywhere in the West. Tucked alongside the northern edge of Western Colorado's beautiful Grand Mesa – the world’s largest flattop mountain – we offer breathtaking views and over 1,600 acres of mountain terrain. In the winter, Powderhorn's location provides over 250 inches of light powder snow each year, and 70% of our runs are beginner or intermediate, ideal for any family of skiers or snowboarders.
(About 75 miles from town.) Sunlight gives you a full day of skiing for about half the cost of the mega resorts. You’ll park for free, walk to the lifts, and never stand in line. Without the big crowds, our powder lasts for days. All 72 trails lead right back to the lodge where you can stow your gear, meet your family and friends, and get something hot and delicious at the grill.
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Sunlight Mountain Resort
10901 Co Rd 117(About 75 miles from town.) Sunlight gives you a full day of skiing for about half the cost of the mega resorts. You’ll park for free, walk to the lifts, and never stand in line. Without the big crowds, our powder lasts for days. All 72 trails lead right back to the lodge where you can stow your gear, meet your family and friends, and get something hot and delicious at the grill.
Offering access to Gold Medal fishing on the Gunnison River, jet boat services, raft rentals, SUP and more!
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Gunnison River Pleasure Park
8949 Pleasure Park RdOffering access to Gold Medal fishing on the Gunnison River, jet boat services, raft rentals, SUP and more!
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Mountain Harvest Festival
Late September - This festival draws people from around the West to share in the celebration, and features locally grown and produced agricultural products, including local beer and wine. Come learn about and meet local farmers, artists, musicians, craftsmen and performers from the Western Slope. We invite you to enjoy interesting workshops and tours, fresh produce, entertainment and LOTS OF FUN.
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Paonia Cherry Days Festival
July 4 Week - ...Cherries! What started as a celebration of the beginning of the fruit season has evolved into a spectacular community celebrations and folks come from all over to join in. The festivities include Downtown Day, sponsored by the Paonia Chamber of Commerce and continue with the Parade and crowning of the Cherry Day Queen and King. A full day of entertainment and vendors takes place in the Paonia Town Park.
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North Fork Uncorked
Early June - Enjoy farm-to-table dinners and food-and-wine pairings featuring the region's artisanal cheese-makers, organic farmers and world-class chefs. Picnics, live music and movie nights round out the festival, while hiking, biking, fishing and other outdoor opportunities abound.
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West Elks Wine Trail
Early August - Join us for a weekend of fine wine and cuisine in the heart of Colorado's largest concentration of organic farms, centered in the West Elks American Viticultural Area.
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Pickin' in the Park
Month of August - One of the North Fork Valley’s most anticipated summer events, this concert series brings an eclectic mix of great music to appeal to almost every taste. The park fills with local and visiting music fans, all coming to hear the nationally known headliners and great opening acts and enjoy the hometown atmosphere. The food booths highlight local produce and the libation tent features exclusively local beer and wine. You're welcome to bring your own picnic, as well. Each FREE concert starts at 6pm at the Gazebo in Paonia Town Park.
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Sheep Camp Dog Trials
Early May - We invite you to be our guest and witness one of the greatest and most dynamic working partnerships; a dog, the handler and the sheep. With just a few well timed whistles – the dog takes charge of the sheep and completes the assigned task. It’s important to note that the dogs are trained but the sheep are not! The dog approaches the assigned flock, takes charge and for the most part trains these free rein sheep to be….well…just sheep! As you’ll see in very short order, the dog communicates the How, What, When and Where to the sheep without so much as a bark.
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Final Friday Frolics Monthly Artwalks
October - December: Join us in Paonia Creative District for Final Friday Frolics – a monthly artwalk presented by North Fork Valley Creative Coalition.
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Paonia Holiday Art Fair
Early December - Join us on the 200 block of Grand Ave in Downtown Paonia for arts, crafts, food and family-friendly activities!